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[KirstyD]

Is there a difference between a birthing ball and a gym exercise ball?

Thinking of getting one to sit on as i cant seem to avoid slouching back into the couch! Anyone think they are worth it?

 

[jodie_honey]

no, i used a gym ball and they r on sale for £4 at tesco i have lent mine to my sis aswell and she was due yesterday x

 

[muppetmummy]

I think the proper birth balls are supposed to be stronger and deflate more gradually than the gym balls.
I personally had a gym ball though as for the price they do the job fine and you can get them for less than a fiver!
I do think they make a difference, I gave up on sitting on mine when I went overdue because I felt so fed up and once I started slouching on the sofa Logan went back to back which hurt!!

 

[helsekia]

i never tried the gym ball until a week before i was due.One i was in my 3rd tri i had got in into my head that i needed to have caden during the school half term as it was best timing wise as OH was at home etc.i spoke to a few ladies some said said fresh pineapple would start me off and some said bouncing on a birthing ball.sooooooooooooo i bounced on a birthing ball whilst eating fresh pineapple while watching tv and something mustve worked cos 2 days later i had caden


however all thats waffle in answer to your post i think its just birthig balls are a bit stronger and 4 times the price.i got a tesco gymball for £4.

 

[Hazel]

I used to lean on mine when I was pregnant, it really took the weight off my back and hips. It was a cheapie from Tesco, I never sat on it though as I'm tall and I could never get up off it again once I was in my last weeks if pregnancy . It's deflated and in the loft now.

 

[Lou]

I had a go on the birthing ball when I went into labour and it really takes the weight and pressure off of your back and tummy. I will definatley invest in one next time I am pregnant

 

[KirstyD]

Cool thanks ladies, think I'll invest in a tesco cheapie!!

 

[MrsBrightside]

Im thinking of buying one myself, wouldnt care I sold a gym ball on ebay just b4 I found out i was pregnant typical eh! but for £4 al just get one from tesco

 

[MagicMarkers]

I got myself a cheapy but pretty funky excercise one that did me alright

 

[mrs_tommo22]

I think borthing balls are bigger but i used a gym ball too and there so much cheaper - just because it has the word birthing on it the manufators rip you off big time!

You can get them in asda for £4!

 

[widowwadman]

I just used an adult size spacehopper.

 

[trixipaws]

i discovered millie was still breech at 33 weeks and she stayed breech until i was almost full-term so bought a gym ball for £4. it did the trick! she turned

 

[EllieBelle]

There is a difference between them.............THE PRICE!!!!